500 E River Rd, Chester, MA 01011 (MLS# 247877)

500 E River Rd, Chester, MA 01011

$450,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,171 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 599,821 Status: Closed

Current Price: $450,000 List Date: 1/05/2026 Last Modified: 2/17/2026

Overview

Description

This 1800's farmhouse was once home to The Ideal Shoe Company (Danvers, MA). It's a property rich with history, charm, and situated in the middle of 13+ gorgeous acres fit to explore, or simply revel in their beauty. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation land, your adventures could be endless. Take in the tranquil sounds of the Westfield River while roaming the tree-lined paths or relaxing in the Gazebo. Once inside, hardwood floors and beautiful wood beams decorate nearly every room. Fire up the wood stove, grab a book from the library, and unwind in the spacious living room, the 3-season porch, or have a swim in the pool room. The impressive kitchen is ideal for entertaining, with easy access to an office/studio space and a newly renovated bath with laundry.

Supplements: The 2nd floor offers 3-4 bedrooms with beautiful natural light, and a full BA. Located right between Northampton and Pittsfield, yet tucked away from it all. This peaceful retreat is not to miss! 1st showings at OH 10/4.

Listing Details MLS# 247877

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry: Outside Berkshire Other MA
Street #: 500
Street Name: E River
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01011
Assess Amt: 418700
Elem School: Chester Elementary
High School: Gateway Regional
Assessed Year: 2025
Taxes: 7562
Tax Year: 2025
Concessions: 10600

Contract Information

Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 480000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2171
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 8
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Year Built Apx: 1820
Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: unknown
Acres Apx: 13.77
Lot Size SqFt: 599821
Garage Stalls: 0

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-02-17
Under Contract Date: 2026-01-13
Contingent: Yes
Contingent Remarks: Inspection
Sold Date: 2026-02-17

Title V Date

Title V Date: 8/27/25

Building Info

Exterior Color: White
Fireplace Insert #: Yes
Wood Fireplace #: 2

More Information

Floor

Other: Vinyl
Laminate: Yes
Slate: Yes
Wood: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Additional Disclosures: Spring fed water source.Roof&furnace 99'.Only 1 burner on range working/1 knob missing.Some windows need repair.Furnace chimney needs repointing Barn&lap pool as-is (need part repaired). Some seepage in basement.No closet 1 bedroom. Scratched floor in MBA. Subject to seller finding suitable housing. Some gutters need repair. Lights in 3 season mudroom not functional.
Directions: 143 to River Rd, River Rd turns into East River Rd. GPS may say Montgomery instead of Chester.
Marketing/Headline: Historic farmhouse with acreage!

Restrict Covenants

Unk: Yes

Appliances Incl

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Bulk head: Yes
Dirt Floor: Yes
Interior Access: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Barn/Stable: Yes

Flood Hazard Area

Unk: Yes

Fuel

Oil: Yes
Propane: Yes

Garage

None: Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Forced Air: Yes
Gravity: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Hot Water

Propane: Yes
Storage Tank: Yes

Interior Amenities

Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Cable Available: Yes
Fireplace (s): Yes
Sun Room: Yes

Lead Paint

Unk: Yes

Lot Description

Adj to Protected Ld: Yes
Irregular Shape: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Water Features

Brook: Yes

Title V

Pass: Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk: Yes

Water

Private: Yes
Other: Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Unk: Yes

Sewer

Private: Yes

Easement

Unk: Yes

Survey

Yes: Yes

Right of Way

Unk: Yes

Electric Type

Circuit Breaker: Yes

Views

Hill/Mountain: Yes
Pastoral: Yes
Scenic: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Roof

Membrane: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Style

NE Farmhouse: Yes

Zoning

Agricultural: Yes
Residential: Yes

Seller Disc

No: Yes

Exterior Siding

Wood: Yes

Rentals

Propane Tank: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: Unk Title V: Pass Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Private; Other Sewer: Private Easement: Unk Survey: Yes Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Unk Flood Hazard Area: Unk Views: Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic Water Features: Brook Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld; Irregular Shape; Wooded Rentals: Propane Tank Electric Type: Circuit Breaker Style: NE Farmhouse Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Sun Room Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable Appliances Incl: Built-In Electric Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Siding: Wood Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Membrane Basement: Bulk head; Dirt Floor; Interior Access; Sump Pump Floor: Laminate; Slate; Wood Garage: None Fuel: Oil; Propane Hot Water: Propane; Storage Tank Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Agricultural; Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: Close Of Escrow Financing: Conventional

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

Mandatory Home Inspection Disclosure ›

MA Home Inspection Disclosure ›

Listing Office: BRICK & MORTAR REALTY

Listing Agent: Alexis Noyes

Last Updated: February - 17 - 2026

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